Rep. Doggett Honors Austin Students Headed to Our Nation’s Military Service Academies

Each admitted after receiving the Congressman's prestigious nomination

Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov

Austin, Texas-Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) honored 13 Austin students whom he nominated for our nation's military service academies. In a highly competitive selection process, these students have been admitted to the U.S. Military, Air Force, and Naval Academies.

The students will receive a tuition-free education, which includes room and board, textbooks, and uniforms, as well as a guaranteed military job after graduation. A fully funded, four-year education at a military service academy is valued at upwards of $450,000.

"This is by far my largest number of nominees accepted for academy admission ever. It shows that Austin is home to many talented and determined students who have already demonstrated success in their studies and extracurricular activities. They are ready to serve our country and obtain the education and experience needed to become our next generation of leaders," said Rep. Doggett. "Every year, I look forward to making these nominations to help a select group of young Austinites achieve their dreams. Young people, usually current high school juniors, wishing to be considered for our next year-end round of nominations should contact my office."

The students and their parents were honored in a special ceremony in the historic LBJ Suite of the JJ Pickle Federal Building-President Lyndon B. Johnson's Austin office, where he met with military and civilian leaders during his presidency.

Rep. Doggett's nominees attending the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY:

• Tyler Letcher, a senior at Westlake High School
• Mary Teal, a senior at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
• Owen Baggish, a 2022 graduate of Westlake High School

Rep. Doggett's nominees attending the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:

• William Kugler, a senior at Westlake High School
• Paxton Seghi, an Air Force soccer recruit and senior at Westwood High School
• Maddox Brown, a 2024 graduate of Bowie High School and a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar
• Benjamin Brophy, an Air Force soccer recruit and senior at St. Michael's Catholic Prep School
• Alexander Agrawal, a senior at St. Stephen's Episcopal School
• Arun Gandhi, a senior at Bowie High School
• Ryan Gulandri, a senior at Bowie High School

Rep. Doggett's nominees attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:

• Oscar Bednar, a senior at Anderson High School
• Angelina Gomez, a senior at Austin High School
• Trent Gray, a senior at Austin High School